Visit the Wonderful World of Analog Raul Style


OK, all regulars on this site know Raul. As some of you may remember, I suggested to Raul within a previous thread that he post pictures of the various tables, tonearms, and especially the large number of cartridges he has referenced over the past several months. I figured that such would provide a great resource for the vast majority of us who have never even seen, let alone heard, a number of the cartridges he mentions both favorably and critically. Some contacted me with encouragement, some with skepticism that I could pull it off, and some with skepticism that the cartridges existed. In short order, I heard from Raul, himself, and it became clear that he was not unwilling to share images of his treasure trove (and I mean treasure trove, literally) but, rather, did not know how to go about creating a forum to do so. As such, I agreed to create for Raul a dedicated webpage for their display, if he would send to me pictures. Well, to say that I was overwhelmed at what came my way was an understatement. I think you will agree.

I subsequently created the webpage, a link for which I provide below. No, it is not professional – I am not a professional web builder. Yes, it is LARGE and, yes, it will take awhile to load, depending on your connection speed. In any case, my advice is to be patient and wait for it to load completely. It is my hope that this will prove a fun and educative resource for us all. I would appreciate it if folks would bump this thread now and again so that others might have the opportunity to view the site and bookmark it for future enjoyment.

Above all, THANKS to you, Raul!!!

The Otherworldy Analog World of Raul
4yanx
As I said before Raul, you are a MANIAC and I love you for it. Congratulations on featuring all that cool analog stuff and thanks to 4yanx for his hard work (another analog nut).

This is exactly what Audiogon is about, people enjoying each others passion in the pursuit of music.
Raul, you are 'da man! Question: as a longtime owner/listener/lover of the Accuphase AC2 phono cartridge, can you please compare its performance to the others in your stable? I am particularly interested in hearing your comments comparing the Lyra Helikon vs. the AC2 as I have just purchased the Helikon and am awaiting delivery. Thanks, Dennis.
Raul and David,

That's just nuts.

In the best possible way of course.

Thanks to David for doing all this work, and above all thanks to Rauliruegas for being so dedicated to our hobby and so willing to share his treasures. The music in Mexico must be mighty fine.
Dear Leadsinger: All my cartridges are not only fully functionally: they are in mint condition.

+++++ " that no serious user of analogue will station his front end between the loudspeakers. " +++++

Can you explain the " why's " about your statement?

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
Dear Dennis: +++++ " Accuphase AC2 phono cartridge, can you please compare its performance to the others in your stable? " +++++

Well, I would like to do that hard/titanic job but I don't know when I can do it.

Btw, the Accuphase AC2 is mounted ( right now ) on my system in a heavy mass tonearm: SAEC WE 8000/ST.
You are a " longtime owner " of this cartridge so you know very well ( what a low bass reproduction !!! ), against the Helikon?, well: the Helikon is on the hifi side of the music sound reproduction, the AC2 is more " true" to the music ( it is not perfect but is very good ).
Now this is a matter of personal music sound reproduction priorities and the anolog rig where you want match your cartridge and of course with your whole system character.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.